About the role#
The Virtual Environments Lab (VEL) evaluates spacecraft and ground hardware designs for human usability. We build mockups and virtual reality simulations to ensure hardware is functional for technicians, maintenance crews, and astronauts. As an intern at the Marshall Space Flight Center, you will help develop these simulations to support the design lifecycle of space flight hardware.
What you'll do#
- Support simulation development within the Virtual Environments Lab.
- Create virtual reality simulations to assist in the development of space flight and ground processing hardware.
- Work with VR and AR headsets and motion capture systems.
What you'll need#
- Experience with Unity and Unreal Engine 5.
- Programming skills in C++ and C#.
- Familiarity with Perforce version control.
- Experience with 3D modeling.
- Enrollment in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Note: This position is unpaid.
About NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a government agency founded in 1958. It conducts research and development in aeronautics, space exploration, and science. The organization operates from various locations across the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC. With over 53,000 employees, it manages missions involving rockets, spacecraft, and Earth observation.
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